Louisiana’s $3.6B AI Data Center Boom

Louisiana’s getting a $3.6 billion AI data center boom as Applied Digital breaks ground in Rapides Parish — with a total projected investment of $7.2 billion including a major tenant. Construction started in January, aiming for Phase 1 by mid-2027 and full completion by 2028. The facility uses water-efficient cooling tech, drawing inspiration from car radiators, and Cleco is footing the bill for power upgrades that could boost grid reliability and ease costs for other customers. Community engagement is also a priority, with town halls and local events planned to keep residents informed. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28aa035e346f33d1